Alton-Coalville Forest Road Network

The Alton-Coalville network strings together forgotten forest service roads through northern Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, connecting the Mormon pioneer towns of Coalville and Alton via a maze of logging roads that most locals have never driven. This route follows portions of Forest Roads 007, 058, and connecting spurs through dense aspen groves and high meadows dotted with abandoned homesteads. The trail passes by several small reservoirs and crosses numerous seasonal creek beds, with the highest point reaching nearly 9,000 feet in elevation.

Easy to moderate difficulty depending on conditions, requiring only high-clearance vehicles in dry weather but 4WD when muddy or snowy. The route is passable June through October, with fall being spectacular when the aspens turn gold. No permits needed, and dispersed camping is allowed throughout the national forest. Fuel up in Coalville—you won’t see services for 60+ miles. This is pure backcountry solitude in Utah’s forgotten corners, perfect for hunters, photographers, and anyone wanting to escape the Wasatch Front crowds without the technical challenges of Moab.